Roosevelt State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $2 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 110 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- mdwfp.com(601) 732-6316
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert NOTICE• Children 3 and under are required to wear swim diapers in the pool • Any child under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or… (more)
• Children 3 and under are required to wear swim diapers in the pool • Any child under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older • To ride the slide, one must be 36 inches or taller • No glass containers • No coolers
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Scott County, about 2 miles southwest of Morton, Roosevelt State Park covers about 606 acres.
The park supports golf, mountain biking, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming pool, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 110 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 AM to 5 PM, Seven Days a Week
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | $2 · person |
Official wording
Entrance Fee: $2.00 per person, 5 years of age and under - free
Mississippi park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass (in & out of state) — $50.00 per person. General entrance Details
From the Mississippi state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- MDWFP state park reservation system
- Phone
- 1-800-GO PARKS (1-800-467-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: mississippi government buildings.
Smoking and Pets are not allowed in Mississippi government Buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developed Camping | 110 | Full hookupShowers | — |
| Group Camp | — | — | |
| Primitive Camping | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Guests have several options for staying overnight. The park offers 110 RV campsites, 15 vacation cabins, a primitive camping area, a motel, and a group camp facility. These facilities are located in wooded areas with views of Shadow Lake.
Developed Camping
There are 110 campsites available for RV camping which features picnic tables and grills. All sites will have 50-amp, 30-amp, and 20-amp electricity, sewer, and water. Many campsites feature views of Shadow Lake, and some feature waterfront access. Campground roads and RV pads are paved.
All of the RV pads are within easy access to a central sewage dumping station and a bathhouse with hot showers.
Group Camp
The group camp facility is located on the west side of Shadow Lake and offers housing for up to 128 campers. Housing is provided in eight air conditioned and heated dormitory style huts. Sixteen campers can be accommodated in each hut. All sleeping quarters are bunk style. Campers must furnish their own linens, towels, pillow, soap, and other personal items.
The dining room comfortably seats 128 and can also be used as a meeting room.
Reservations
Group camp facilities are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made by contacting the park office at (601) 732-6316.
Smoking and Pets are not allowed in Mississippi government Buildings.
Laundry Facilities
Washers and dryers are located at the bathhouse in each campground.
Primitive Camping
A wooded area on the upper west end of Shadow Lake is available for primitive tent camping on a first-come, first serve basis. Water is available in the area. A bathhouse featuring hot showers is located just across the dam from the primitive camping area. Contact the park for availability (601) 732-6316
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Vacation Cabins: 15 units
- Motels: 20 units
Vacation Cabins
Roosevelt features 15 cabins with beautiful views of Shadow Lake. Cabins are furnished with queen size beds, bed and bath linens, television, and basic kitchen equipment. All cabins are air-conditioned and heated. Every cabin features a screened-in porch. Reservations can be made by calling the park at (601) 732-6316 or by our online reservation system.
Motels
Roosevelt offers a lakefront motel with 20 rooms located near the Alfreda - Harris Lodge. Each room provides views of Shadow Lake and is furnished with queen size beds, television, bed and bath linens, and a kitchenette with basic kitchen equipment. Reservations can be made by calling the park at (601) 732-6316 or by our online reservation system.
Things to do
PicnickingHikingGolfDisc golfCampingBoatingFishingSwimmingBikingMountain bikingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Nature Trail
Nature trails wind throughout the park. You can experience 8 unique trails totaling approximately 4.8 miles. The trails not only connect different areas of the park, but also provide exploration of the woods and unobstructed views of native trees, flowers, and wildlife.
Swimming
Water Park
The Shadow Lake Splash Zone features a 2,600-square-foot pool overlooking Shadow Lake. The pool's depth ranges from three feet to five feet six inches. The concession stand serves ice cream, drinks, nachos, candy, and pickles. Restrooms and changing facilities are available inside of the pool area.
Adjacent to the swimming pool is a water slide with a landing pool. The water slide features five twisting turns beginning at a height of 36 feet above the landing pool.
The Shadow Lake Splash Zone opens Memorial Day weekend for the summer season and closes after Labor Day weekend. Once school starts in August, the pool is only open on weekends. Pool hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
There are separate entry fees for the swimming pool and water slide. For more information and hours of operation, contact the park at (601) 732-6316.
- Children 3 and under are required to wear swim diapers in the pool
Boating and paddling
Boating
A boat launch and paved trailer parking area is located at the southeast end of the lake. Daily or annual permits are available for a fee. See park office for more details.
Pleasure boating, skiing, tubing, and jet skis are allowed from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. All other times and dates are idle speed only (no wake zone).
Fishing
Roosevelt State Park features Shadow Lake a 150-acre spring fed lake offering fishing and water sports.
Fishing
Year-round fishing is permitted. The lake is stocked with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Biologists check Shadow Lake yearly for restocking needs. MDWFP fisheries department biologists perform fertilization and other enhancements to the lake as deemed necessary.
A Mississippi fishing license is required for all people between the ages of 16 and 65. License may be purchased at the park office for a fee.
- Fishing License Information
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 2149 MS-13
Morton, MS 39117 - Nearest town
- Morton — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.3199, -89.6776
- Phone
- (601) 732-6316
- rooseveltstatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Directions Directions traveling I-20 East: • Take Exit 77 • Turn left on Hwy 13 North • Travel roughly a 1/2 mile, then turn left into the park Directions traveling I- 20 West: • Take Exit 77 • Turn right on Hwy 13 North • Travel roughly a 1/2 mile, then turn left into the park
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Mississippi State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- MDWFP State Parks Park Finder page; coordinates from arcgis.mdwfp.com Website/Parks_New MapServer layer 3 (PARKS_CENTERPOINTS)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology